This soup is a guest favorite at Nyumba camps. Thomson’s Nyumba camp chefs prepare the soup from scratch, and it’s simple enough to recreate at home. Perfect on a cool fall or winter night, we hope the aroma will bring back warm memories of your Tanzania safari.
INGREDIENTS
- 18 Large carrots, grated
- 1 Large red onion, chopped
- 2 Large potatoes, grated
- 3 Tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 3 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 Quarts chicken stock
- 1½ Sticks of butter
- 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ Teaspoon mixed spices
- 1 Cup milk
- 1 Quart water
- Salt & pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in heavy cooking pot
- Add onions, saute until tender
- Add carrots, stir until carrots turn yellow
- Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes
- Add potatoes and ginger, stir until tender Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes
- Stir in chicken stock
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes
- Add mixed spices and cinnamon
- Cover and let soup come to a boil for 5 minutes
- Stir in milk
- Salt and pepper to taste